Magnificent Germany
By Robert Haru Fisher
Germany is not only the largest country in Central Europe, but is blessed with an abundance of marvelous places to visit. In addition to its famed castles and cities, there are countless small towns and villages waiting to be visited, and hundreds of opportunities for outdoor activities. Add to this a glorious heritage of art, music and food, and you have a perfect recipe for guaranteed enjoyment on the spot. There are, for instance, 150 thematic routes you can travel between the Alps and the Baltic, such as the Castle Road, Romantic Road, Wine Road, Alpine Road and many more.
With 31 sites that UNESCO has placed under the protection of international conventions, it's hard to single out just a few highlights or must-see's in Germany. (Here is one example: An entire old town, that inside modern Lubeck, has been declared part of the World Cutltural Heritage, for the first time in northern Europe.) But you should come prepared for a menu of wonders, fit for every kind of taste in this sprawling country. Consider just two examples, the splendid crankiness of Oktoberfest and the glorious strains of music at Bayreuth. And there's always something new, as in the Mercedes-Benz World museum opening on May 19, 2006...(more)
AT-A-GLANCE:
| • Capital: |
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• Berlin |
| • Population: |
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• 82.6 Million |
| • Largest City: |
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• Berlin |
| • Neighboring
Countries: |
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• Denmark, Poland,
Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxemburg, Belgium
and The Netherlands |
| • Language: |
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• German |
| • Size: |
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• 137,847 square miles |
| • Currency: |
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• Euro (EUR) |
| • Upcoming
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| Jan - Dec 2006 |
800 Years of Dresden Celebration (including street festivals,
special exhibitions, music festivals and much more)
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| Jan - Dec 2006 |
Celebration of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth with Music Festivals in Augsburg, Munich, Würzburg and Frankfurt
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| May - Sep 2006 |
Rhine in Flames (fireworks and river cruises in different towns along the river Rhine)
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| May - Sep 2006 |
Wine Festivals all over the famous wine growing regions like Baden, Mosel, Rheinhessen or Franconia
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| June 9 - July 9 |
2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ - Soccer championship in 12 German host cities
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| Summer Season |
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Open Air music festivals and Classical Concerts like Bayreuth Festival, Rheingau Music Festival and Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival
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| Sep 16 - Oct 4 |
Oktoberfest in Munich (world's largest beer festival) and the second largest Folk Festival Cannstatter Wasen Folk Festival in Stuttgart
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| Nov 23 - Dec 24 |
Christmas Markets all over Germany |
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Did you know that you can choose between 300 different types of bread and about 1200 varieties of biscuits and cakes in Germany? Such a large variety exists nowhere else in the world, here is the hotspot for all of you with a sweet tooth!
You'd rather take a hearty meal? Germany is a paradise for sausage lovers as well. If grilled or served as cold-cuts, each region is proud of its own special sausage. Enjoy it with a real beer - there are just 5,000 sorts to choose, so you will find your favorite for sure.
There's fun all over the country - and all the year!
Carnival, Oktoberfest or the other 2.5 million exciting events - you will find the one that fits to you. Prefer racing like Michael Schumacher on the Nürburgring? Get it started with our German cars on the high speed Autobahn! BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz and Volkswagen even have their own museums.
Don't miss out our website and find more about Germany's many faces! Germany is fun!
www.cometogermany.com
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| • Tourist Office
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• German National Tourist
Office
122 East 42nd Street, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10168-0072 USA
Phone: 1-800-637-1171
Fax: (212) 661-7174
Email: gntonyc@d-z-t.com
www.cometogermany.com
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